There's nothing more enjoyable than being beside the sea. Round up the troops, pack a picnic and enjoy the fresh air at Principal Beach.

If you're spending a while in Zihuatanejo Centro, Principal Beach is a good place to kick off your sightseeing. This stretch of coastline is one of numerous attractions that'll keep you on the go here. La Ropa Beach, Las Gatas Beach, and El Palmar Beach are also ready to be explored nearby.

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Catalina Beach Resort

Playa La Ropa

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7.8/10 Good! (379 reviews)

This was our 4th staff @ Catalina. The staff was excellent and took great care of us during our visit. Alberto at the beach bar was great, Rosie gave us awesome massages and the morning breakfast staff was also terrific. Overall, we had a great vacation. Suggestion for improvement: Expand the breakfast included menu to include some pancakes or other option.

Reviewed on May 28, 2025

Marea Beachfront Villas

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa (ZIH)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (187 reviews)

Excellent people (Sofia and Manuel)! The property is a paradise! Super relaxing two week stay!

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2025

Krystal Ixtapa All Inclusive

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Los Angeles (LAX) to Ixtapa (ZIH)

7.2/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)

Everything was good except the elevator they have 3 but only working 1 and those doesn't have AC

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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Tours & day trips

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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: Las Gatas Beach

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Wildlife & nature

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Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo: Island of Ixtapa Day Trip with Lunch

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Private & custom tours

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Troncones, Manzanillo Bay and Majahua Beach Tour

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Beautiful place to have dinner and stay for sunset. There is a small restaurant that serves amazing fresh fish and very good drinks. Family friendly.

Travel tip: bring a small sketch book to capture ideas or inspiration from your travel. Write down food you like, ingredients or even a recipe. Names of people you meet. Ideas that come up. When you get back home, this will help bring back the feeling of connection to other places and cultures.

La Ropa Beach

4.5/5(231 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, La Ropa Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Zihuatanejo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Zihuatanejo Bay

4.5/5(249 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Zihuatanejo Bay during your travels in Zihuatanejo. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

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Las Gatas Beach

4.5/5(123 reviews)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Las Gatas Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Zihuatanejo. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

El Palmar Beach

4.5/5(55 reviews)

Swim, Jet Ski and dance barefoot at one of the most popular beaches in Ixtapa, which was once the site of a mango and coconut plantation.

Fisherman's Walk

4/5(54 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Zihuatanejo with a trip to Fisherman's Walk. Stroll along the seaside or discover the area's beautiful sunsets.

Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast

4/5(31 reviews)

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Archaeological Museum of the Great Coast during your trip to Zihuatanejo. Stroll along the area's seaside, or simply savor its top-notch restaurants.